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SOLDIER'S 


POCKET-BOOK. 


PHILADELPHIA: 

PRESBYTERIAN  BOARD  OF  PUBLICATION, 

No.  821  Chestnut  Street. 


SOLDIERS ! 

A  true  friend  to  the  Soldier  has  prepared  this  little  book 
for  you.  It  may  easily  be  carried  in  your  pocket,  and 
at  spare  moments  you  may  read  a  portion  of  it  and  per- 
haps commit  it  to  memory.  With  God's  blessing  it  may 
do  you  good,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped  you  will  like  it  better 
than  mere  songs  and  ballads  and  light  and  sinful  reading. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year 

1861,  by 

JAMES  DUN  LAP,  Treas., 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  for  the  Eastern 

District  of  Pennsylvania. 

WM.  W.  HARDING,   STEREOTYPES. 


THE 

SOLDIER'S  POCKET-BOOK. 


Attention  !  comrades,  we  are  enlisted 

for  the  war  and  we  fight  the  battles  of  our 

country,  not  for  mere  pay,  but  because  we 

love  our  free  and  noble  government,  which 

has  protected  our  rights  and  made  our  na- 

er  the  whole  world. 

The  rebellion,  which  has  interrupted  our 

and  which  aims  to  break  up  our  once 

happy  union,  is  the  work  of  designing  and 

ambitious  men,  who  have  disregarded  the 

>f  the  people. 

We  do  not  hate  our  Southern  brethren, 

condemn  the   designing  men  who 

iheated  and  beguiled  many  into  a  war 

which  has  already  caused  the  loss  of  many 

!id  the  destruction  of  an  incalculable 

amount  of  property. 

We  fight  for  the  Union,  for  the  Govern- 
ment, and  for  the  glorious  Flag  whoe 
and   stripes  have  been  respected  by  all  na- 
tions. 


4  soldier's  pocket-book. 

"We  fight  for  the  hallowed  memory  of 
our  revolutionary  fathers,  who  shed  their 
best  blood  and  treasure  for  the  achievement 
of  our  Independence. 

We  pledge  our  lives,  our  property,  and 
sacred  honour,  never  to  cease  our  efforts 
until  our  nation  shall  triumph  over  all 
its  enemies,  and  be  blessed  with  an  ho- 
nourable peace  and  a  return  to  its  sworn 
allegiance. 

That  we  may  be  qualified  for  our  arduous 
work,  we  must  be  brave,  obedient  to  disci- 
pline, willing  to  encounter  hardships,  and 
faithful  to  our  God. 

Comrades,  we  have  the  strongest  motives 
to  be  religious.  Our  profession  is  a  dan- 
gerous one ;  we  have  souls  which  must 
live  forever ;  and  religion  is  the  only  way 
in  which  we  can  best  promote  our  present 
comfort  and  our  eternal  welfare. 

As  a  sincere  friend  to  the  soldier,  we 
have  prepared  this  little  Pocket-Book,  and 
by  giving  your  attention  to  it,  we  will  en- 
gage that  you  shall  be  none  the  worse,  and 
we  hope  you  will  be  much  better.  Take 
it  into  your  hands  at  leisure  moments,  and 
meditate  upon  its  contents.    To  be  a  Chris- 


.  -    POCKET-BOOK.  O 

tian  soldier  is  one  of  the  highest  honours 

any  iikhi  can  enjoy.      May  it  be  the  honour 
1   foi   every    one    who   reads    these 

SOLDIERS    SHOULD    TUT    TnKIR    TRUST    IN    GOD. 

This  is  the  duty  of  every  man,  for  God 

is  our  Creator,  our   Father,  and  our   daily 

,  and   it  is  base   ingratitude  to 

him  and  to  cast  off  his  fear. 

Soldiers  in  an  especial  manner  should 

trust  him,  for  he  is  the  only  one  who  can 

.  e  them  amidst  the  dangers  to  which 

re  daily  exposed.     Is  it  not  well  to 

M  powerful  a  friend  when   sickness 

and  the  battle  rages  ?    In  the  great- 

rils    he    is    a  better  protector  than 

•ngest  armour. 

The  best  way  to  secure  his  divine  aid  in 

is  to  learn  to  trust  him  at  all  times. 

If  this  be  neglected  it  may  be  found  to  be 

a  hard  thing  to  turn  our  thoughts  to  him 

when   the  hour  of  danger  comes.     Many 

poor  fellows  have  cried  for  mercy  in  battle, 

<>r  in  shipwreck,  but  they  have  felt  terrified 

lest  they  should  not  be  heard,  because  they 

had   habitually  forgotten  God,  before  the 

danger  came  upon  them. 


6  soldier's  pocket-book. 

Make  God  your  friend  at  all  times,  and 
he  will  not  forget  you  when  you  are  in 
peril.  You  may  be  so  distracted  in  the 
hour  of  battle  that  you  cannot  command 
your  thoughts,  but  all  will  be  well  with 
you  if  you  have  secured  the  friendship  of 
God  before. 

SOLDIERS  SHOULD  BE  IN  THE  DAILY  HABIT  OF  PRAYER. 

Our  lives  are  short  at  the  best,  and 
hence  prayer  is  as  important  in  health  as 
in  sickness ;  in  peace  as  in  war ;  in  times 
of  safety  as  in  times  of  danger.  The  same 
God  is  necessary  for  us  in  every  possible 
case. 

God  in  his  holy  word  requires  us  to 
make  known  to  him  our  wants  at  all 
times  by  prayer  and  supplication ;  and 
surely  it  is  a  reasonable  duty. 

Soldiers  should  not  be  ashamed  to  pray, 
although  very  thoughtless  and  wicked  men 
may  scoff  at  them  for  doing  so.  What ! 
ashamed  to  address  the  great  Creator  and 
Ruler  of  heaven  and  earth,  who  holds  the 
concerns  of  all  nations  in  his  hand  ?  What 
folly  is  this  !  Men  may  well  be  ashamed 
of  sin,  but  surely  none  but  fools  can  be 


/ 

aduum  knowledging  God  m  their 

friend  I     [tie  a  manly  duty,  and  the  best 

•  men  that  ever  lived  have  not 

rform  it. 
I  through  Jesus  I  Ihrist  the 
Saviour,  will  nerve  the  bou!  at  all  times, 
impart  bravery  and  courage  in  the  day  of 

and  will  bring  the  sweetest  peace 
and  eoi  to  the  bouL 

may  always  find  a  time  for 
•1  inclined  to  it.  Even  in 
cam})  they  may  find  a  few  comrades  who 
will  join  them  in  this  holy  exercise,  and 
when  off  duty,  they  can  find  some  place  in 
which  they  can  offer  their  requests  to  God. 
Even  in  the  worst  oases,  when  all  is  bustle 
around  them,  they  can  at  least  quietly  offer 
up  their  heart's  desire  to  the  Holy  One. 
Prayer  is  more  the  language  of  the  heart 
than  of  the  lips,  and  in  this  way  a  man 
may  pray  a  hundred  times  a  day  if  he 
the  duty. 

SOLDIERS  SHOULD    READ  THE  BIBLE  OFTEX. 

The  Bible  is  God's   revelation   to  man 
and   it  makes  to  us  many  important   disco- 
See   what  a   deplorable    state    of 


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SOLDIER'S    POCKET-BOOK. 


ignorance  and  sin  the  heathen  nations  are 
in  who  have  no  Bible !  We  have  no  such 
excuse.  We  have  an  open  Bible,  anol 
what  can  we  learn  from  it  ?  It  tells  us 
that  there  is  one  living  and  true  God,  who 
is  infinite  in  his  perfections,  and  who  alone 
is  to  be  worshipped  in  sincerity  and  truth. 

It  tells  us  that  we  are  sinners  who  have 
left  the  right  way  and  exposed  ourselves  to 
heaven's  wrath  and  to  the  devil's  malig- 
nity. 

It  tells  us  that  since  our  apostacy  from 
God,  we  are  filled  with  wicked  inclinations 
which  are  hurrying  us  into  all  manner  of 
sin,  which  God  will  surely  punish  in  this 
world  and  the  next,  unless  we  repent  and 
turn  away  from  our  evil  doings. 

It  tells  us  that  we  are  such  slaves  of  sin 
that  we  can  do  nothing  effectually  for  our 
own  salvation  without  God's  grace. 

It  tells  us  that  Jesus  Christ  is  the  only 
Saviour,  who  became  man  and  entered  into 
the  world  to  seek  and  save  the  lost.  That 
he  is  a  gracious  and  loving  Saviour,  who 
will  not  cast  out  the  vilest  sinner  that 
comes  to  him  believing  in  his  mercy,  and 
trusting  to  the  merits  of  his  obedience  and 


SOLDI  SB'S    POCKBT-B  9 

<l*vir h .      That  if  \\v    DOOM    to    him    jusi    M 
B,  with  all  our  guilt  upon   us,  he   will 

lu<»k  upoo  us  in  compassion  and  say,  "  Be 

dni    arc    forgiven." 

-he  Lamb  tf  I lod,  apon  whom  cur 

sins  were  laid  an<l  who   died    in    our 
so  that    God's  ju  itisfied   and  our 

filiation  is  effected. 
It   tells   us  that  we   must   repent,    resist 
temptation,  keep  God's  law,  and    live  holy 
In  a  word,  the  holy  Bible  reveals  to 
us  all  that  we  are  to  believe   and   all   that 
we   are  to  do,  and  makes  known  to  us  pre- 
and    sweet    comforts.      If 
any   man   is   wise   he   will  take  the   Bible 
as  the  lamp  which  will  point  out  his  path 
in  this  dark  and  sinful  world. 

SOLDIKRS    SHOULD  RESIST  ALL  THE  ENTICEMENTS  OF 

SIN. 

In  camp-life  there  are  many  temptations 
which  it  will  require  much  resolution  to 
Some  of  your  comrades  may  be  in- 
fidels who  scoff  at  all  religion  ;  others  may 
be  profane  swearers,  who  take  God's  name 
in  vain.  Others  may  he  obscene  and  licen- 
tious in  their  conversation,  showing  the  hor- 
rid impurity  of  their  imaginations ;  others 


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may  be  drunkards,  liars,  and  thieves ;  and, 
in  a  word,  every  vice  may  possibly  be  ex- 
emplified in  some  of  the  residents  of  the 
camp.  A  good  soldier  is  to  set  his  face  as  a 
flint  against  all  those  enticements  to  sin. 
His  true  manliness  should  teach  him  this, 
and  a  regard  for  his  own  soul  and  his  duty 
to  God  should  guard  him  against  falling 
into  these  snares.  If  he  does  not  wish  to 
be  degraded  and  dishonoured  he  will  avoid 
these  evil  courses,  which  can  only  bring 
ruin  in  the  end.  The  soldier  who  wishes 
to  be  trusted  and  respected  and  rise  in  his 
profession,  will  show  that  he  is  above  those 
low  vices,  which  angels  in  heaven  weep 
over  and  at  which  only  devils  can  rejoice. 
"  My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent 
thou  not." 

SOLDIERS    SHOULD  BE  OBSERVANT  OP  MILITARY    RE- 
GULATIONS. 

They  know  this  to  be  their  duty,  but  in- 
stead of  a  sullen  obedience  they  should  be 
cheerful  and  prompt  in  obeying  orders,  and 
resolved  to  excel  in  whatever  belongs  to 
skillful  and  well-informed  soldiers.  Some 
soldiers  are  slovenly  in  their  habits,  and 
without  the  proper  ambition  to  take  a  high 


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they  will  never  rocc 
obtaini  "1  "pinion  of  their  officers. 

tion  to  all 
army  orders  will  be  an  ei  repara- 

thar    never   flinrh    in    danger,  and   never 

think  of  cowardly  retreat.     A  panic  fear 

-    upon  regiments   thoroughly 

drilled,  in  which  every  man  feels  that  he 
can  trust  in  his  comrades.     It  is  the  best 
by,  to  be  a  good 
and  attentive  soldier. 

■OU>mi    Snon.D    NEVER    BE    CRT'EL. 

War  is  a  terrible  necessity  at  best.     Sick- 
roundfl,  and  death  are  frequent  occur- 
in  camp-life,  and  every  one  should 
regard  for  his  suffering  com- 
-*rive  to  comfort  and  aid  them. 
It  will  always  be  very  errateful  to  the  sick 
nnded  to  know  that  their  comrades 
feel  for  them  and  are  ready  to  help  them. 
It  should  be  remembered,  too,  that  when 
the  wounded  enemy  fall  into  their 
:ld  not  be  treated  as  ene- 
it  as  fellow-creatures.      They  should 
be   humanely  dealt  with,  and    instead  of 


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being  insulted  and  neglected,  the  soldier 
should  be  a  kind  Samaritan  to  bind  up 
their  wounds,  and  save  their  lives  if  pos- 
sible. This  will  be  pleasing  to  God  and 
praiseworthy  before  men. 


THE  LOKD'S  PKAYEE. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven, 

Hallowed  be  thy  name. 

Thy  kingdom  come. 

Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven. 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive 
our  debtors. 

And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but 
deliver  us  from  evil. 

For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  Dower, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever.     Amen. 


l'KAYERS.  13 

A   FEW   SHORT   PRAYERS    TO    HELP    THE 

SOLDIER'S    DEVOTION. 

Fbr  thi  Morning. 

OLOBD  GOD,  thou  hast  watched  over 
my  Bleeping  hours  and  hast  kept  me 
safely  until  the  morning.  For  this  I  thank 
Thy  almighty  arm  has  been  my  protec- 
tion amidst  all  the  dangers  which  have  sur- 
rounded me,  and  I  am  still  in  the  laud  of 
the  living.  May  I  spend  this  day  iu  thy 
tear,  and  be  kept  from  all  temptation  and 
sin.  May  I  be  attentive  to  duty  ;  watch- 
ful against  anger  and  evil  Bpeaking; 
thoughtful  about  my  soul;  and  cheerful 
and  happy  whatever  may  happen.  This  I 
ask  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

For  the  Evening. 

A  T  the  close  of  another  day  I  would  de- 
-^*-  sire  to  commit  myself,  in  soul  and  body, 
to  the  guardian  care  of  God,  who  never 
slumbers  nor  sleeps.  Give  to  my  tired  na- 
ture refreshing  repose,  and  during  the 
night  may  there  be  no  alarm  or  sudden  as- 
sault of  the  enemy.  God  preserve  my 
comrades ;    may    none    of  them    suifer  in 


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PRAYERS. 


pain  of  body  and  mind ;  and  may  none  of 
them  unexpectedly  die  and  go  to  thy  bar 
without  preparation.  Mercifully  wake  me 
in  the  morning  in  health  and  strength,  and 
fit  me  for  the  duties  of  the  coming  day. 
May  my  first  morning  thoughts  be  those 
of  praise  and  gratitude.  These  things  I 
ask  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

On  Sentinel  and  Picket  Duty. 
f\  LORD,  I  have  been  commanded  to  oc- 
^^  cupy  this  outpost  of  danger,  and  I  would 
pray  for  thy  gracious  presence.  If  it  be 
thy  holy  will,  let  no  enemy  suddenly  assault 
me,  and  no  deadly  bullet  strike  and  wound 
me.  As  the  lives  of  others  are  trusted  to 
my  vigilance,  may  I  make  good  use  of  my 
eyes  and  ears  to  give  warning  of  the  ap- 
proach of  danger.  May  I  profitably  em- 
ploy my  thoughts  as  I  stand  on  guard,  and 
may  none  have  cause  to  say  that  I  have 
been  unfaithful  to  my  charge.  This  I 
humbly  ask  for  the  Saviour's  sake.  Anien. 

In    Prospect   of  Battle. 

OLORD  GOD,  from  whom  I  have  re- 
ceived life,  and  by  whom  that  life  has 
been  preserved  until  this  present  moment, 


l'KAY  15 

1    would  humbly  and  confidently  commit 
.  »lf  to  thy  holy  keeping  in  the 
iiing   battle.      May 
to  bo  Bolemn  an  occasion  take 
i  of  my  mind,  and  in  the  fear  of  the 
Lord   may  L  go  onward.     Believing  that 

use  in  which    I    am    I  is  just 

and  righteous,  and  in  defence  of  the 
eminent  which  thou  hasl  graciously  given 
to  my  country,  L  would  desire  to  feel  the 
courage  and  determination  of  a  loyal  sol- 
Jim-,  and  to  perform  my  duty  faithfully. 
Thou  art  my  almighty  shield,  and  canst 
ward  off  danger  in  the  midst  of  the  con- 
[f  it  he  thy  holy  will,  may  my  life 
served  while  I  remain  steadfast  to 
my  p  fit,  and  let  all  cowardly  tear  be  ban- 
ished  from  my  heart.  31  ay  I  il- 
under  thy  providence,  and  may  I  trust 
for  life  or  for  death.  Grant  that  my 
soul  may  he  redeemed  by  the  blued  of 
Christ,  and  should  it  be  thy  purpose  that 
1  should  fall,  may  the  sting  of  death, 
which  is  sin,  be  taken  away.  31  ay  the 
shield  of  thy  protection  be  placed  before 
my  comrade-,  and  may  they  all  cast  theui- 
n  thy  mercy.      0   herd,  grant    that 


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PRAYERS. 


victory  may  rest  on  our  banners,  and  dis- 
comfit our  enemies  who  are  in  rebellion 
against  lawful  authority.  May  God  par- 
don their  sins  and  save  their  souls,  and 
may  they  return  to  their  allegiance.  To 
thee,  0  Lord,  I  now  commit  my  soul  and 
body,  and  may  I  not  forget  thee  amidst 
the  roar  of  battle.  This  I  earnestly  ask 
for  Christ's  sake  ;  and  to  the  Father,  Son, 
and  Holy  Ghost  shall  be  all  the  praise. 
Amen. 

When  Sick  and  Wounded. 

OMOST  righteous  God,  thou  hast  seen 
fit  to  lay  me  aside  from  active  duty,  and 
to  appoint  for  me  pain  and  suffering.  May 
I  patiently  submit  to  thy  holy  will  and  be 
kept  from  murmuring  and  repining.  Thou 
canst  heal  the  maladies  of  my  body  and 
make  the  remedies  employed  efficacious. 
If  it  be  for  thy  glory  may  I  be  restored  to 
health,  and  may  I  yet  live,  to  serve  my 
God  and  my  country.  Grant,  too,  that  I 
may  be  prepared  for  all  that  may  happen, 
so  that  whether  I  live,  I  may  live  to  the 
Lord,  or  whether  I  die,  I  may  die  to  the 
Lord,  and  living  or  dying  still  be  his. 
This  I  ask  for  the  Saviour's  sake.     Amen. 


PRAYERS.  17 

For  Divine  Guidance \ 

OLOKD,  thou  who  art  the  hearer  of 
prayer,  be  pleased  in  thy  infinite  mercy 
to  fill  my  heart  with  thy  irrace,  that  I  may 
be  safely  kept  amidst  all  the  temptations 
of  oamp-life.  Surrounded  as  I  am,  by 
many  who  have  not  the  fear  of  God  before 
their  eyes,  and  whose  conversation  and 
conduct  are  ungodly,  let  me  not  be  led 
away  by  their  example.  As  thou,  Lord, 
16,  may  I  fear  to  commit  any  known 
sin.  May  I  never  be  led  to  take  thy  name 
in  vain,  and  suffer  me  not  in  thoughtless- 
ness or  passion  to  use  profane  language,  for 
thou  wilt  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh 
thy  name  in  vain.  Guard  me  also  from  in- 
temperance, by  which,  reason  is  blinded 
and  the  soul  unfitted  for  the  presence  of 
God.  From  every  other  sin,  good  Lord, 
deliver  me.  When  called  to  the  perform- 
ance of  difficult  and  dangerous  duties,  be 
thou  my  great  protector.  Fill  my  soul 
with  thy  love  and  fear ;  cleanse  me  from 
every  sin  of  my  life  in  the  blood  of  Christ; 
and  reconcile  me  to  thee  through  his  aton- 
ing sacrifice,  so  that  I  may  be  ever  ready 
to  say,  the   Lord  is  my  refuge,   and  my 


18  PR^YEI 

present  help  in  trouble, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 


All  which  I 
Amen. 


Prayer  for  Others, 

OLORD  GOD,  I  would  not  only  pray  for 
myself,  but  for  all  men.  Mercifully  bless 
my  relatives  and  friends  wherever  they  are, 
and  whatever  may  be  their  circumstances. 
Give  them  repentance  and  salvation,  and 
prepare  them  for  the  duties  and  trials  of 
this  life  and  for  death  and  judgment  and 
heaven ;  and  bless,  too,  my  enemies,  if  I 
have  any,  and  may  they  become  friends. 
Look  mercifully  on  my  comrades  whether 
in  health  or  sickness,  and  fill  their  hearts 
with  the  love  of  God.  Bless  the  whole 
world.  May  universal  peace  soon  prevail. 
May  the  gospel  be  preached  to  all  nations, 
and  may  it  proclaim  glory  to  God  in  the 
highest  and  peace  and  good- will  to  men. 
This  I  pray  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 


.vs.  19 


tIPTURE  SELECTIONS. 

God  r  -    '  Favour  is  ne- 

cessary to  •■  ss. 

have  do  might  against   this   great 
company  ti.  as,  neither 

know  we  what  to  do;   but  our  ey< 
upon  thee.     2  (  %ron.  xx.  12. 

God  of   brael   is  he  that    b 

•wer  anto  his  people,     ft. 
lxviii. 

I  I  Vivid  to  the  Philistine,  Thou 
to  me  with  a  sword,  and  with  a  spear, 
ith  a  shield  :  but  I  come  to  thee  in 
ame  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God 
of  the  armies  of  Israel.      1  Sam.  xrii.  45. 
the  Lord  your  God  is  he  that  goeth 
with  yon,  to  fight  for  you  against  your  ene- 
mies, to  save  you.     Deut.  xx.  4. 

The  Lord  your  God  ye  shall  fear,  and 
he  shall  deliver  you  out  of  the  hand  of  ai! 
your  enemies.     2  King*  xvii.  39. 

00  that  is  formed  against  thee 
shall  prosper.      h<i.  liv.  17. 

When  thou  goest  out  to  battle  against 
thine  enemies,  and  seegt  horses  and  cha- 


20  SCRIPTURE   SELECTIONS. 

riots  and  a  people  more  than  thou,  be  not 
afraid  of  them,  for  the  Lord  thy  God  is 
with  thee.     Dent.  xx.  1. 

The  Lord  is  a  man  of  war :  Jehovah  is 
his  name.  Thy  right  hand,  0  Lord,  is  be- 
come glorious  in  power ;  thy  right  hand,  0 
Lord,  hath  dashed  in  pieces  the  enemy. 
And  in  the  greatness  of  thine  excellency 
thou  hast  overthrown  them  that  rose  up 
against  thee.  Exod.  xv.  3,  6,  7. 

Be  strong  and  of  a  good  courage,  fear 
not,  nor  be  afraid  of  them:  for  the  Lord 
thy  God,  he  it  is  that  doth  go  with  thee ; 
he  will  not  fail  thee,  nor  forsake  thee. 
Deut.  xxxi.  6. 

And  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua,  Fear 
them  not,  for  I  have  delivered  them  into 
thy  hand ;  there  shall  not  a  man  of  them 
stand  before  thee.     Joshua  x.  8. 


tl 


SELECTED  PSALMS. 

I  PSALM  XCI. 

God  is  the  True  Refuge  in  Times  of  Danger. 

1.  II k  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place 
of  the  Most  High  shall  abide  under  the 
shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

_  I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my 
refuge  and  my  fortress :  my  God ;  in  him 
will  1  trust. 

3.  Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the 
snare  of  the  fowler,  and  from  the  noisome 
pestilence. 

4.  lie  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers, 
and  under  his  wings  shalt  thou  trust  :  his 
truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

5.  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  ter- 
ror by  night ;  nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth 
by  day ; 

6.  Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh 
in  darkness ;  nor  for  the  destruction  that 
Wasteth  at  noonday. 

7.  A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and 
ten  thousand  at  thy  right  hand ;  but  it 
shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 


22  PSALMS. 

8.  Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  be- 
hold and  see  the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

9.  Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord, 
which  is  my  refuge,  even  the  Most  High, 
thy  habitation ; 

10.  There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee, 
neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy 
dwelling. 

Ij  .  For  he  shall  «ive  his  angels  charge 
over  thee,  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12.  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their 
hands,  lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a 
stone. 

13.  Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and 
adder  :  the  young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt 
thou  trample  under  feet. 

14.  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon 
me,  therefore  will  I  deliver  him :  I  will 
set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath  known 
my  name. 

15.  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will 
answer  him  :  I  will  be  with  him  in  trou- 
ble ;  I  will  deliver  him,  and  honour  him. 

16.  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him, 
and  show  him  my  salvation. 


psa i  23 

2  PSALM  XXXII. 

llvw  tu  bt  Happy* 

1.   Blbssid  is  be  whose  transgression  is 

sin  is  covered. 
%1.    Blessed   is    the  man    unto  whom  tlie 
Lord  imputeth  not  iniquity,  and  in  whose 
there  is  do  guile. 
B.  Wl'ii  I  kept  silence,  my  bones  waxed 
old  through  my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

4.  Fur  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heavy 
upon  me  :  my  moisture  is  turned  into  the 
drought  of  summer.    Selah. 

5.  I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee, 
and  mine  iniquity  have  L  not  hid.  I  said, 
I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto  the 
Lord  ;  and  thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of 
my  sin.     Selah. 

6.  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly 
pray  unto  thee  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest 
be  found  :  surely  in  the  floods  of  great 
waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 

7.  Thou  art  my  hiding  place  ;  thou  shalt 
•ve  me  from  trouble ;  thou  shalt  com- 

,e  about  with  songs  of  deliverance. 
Selah. 

8.  I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in 


24  PSALMS. 

the  way  which  thou  shalt  go :  I  will  guide 
thee  with  mine  eye. 

9.  Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the 
mule,  which  have  no  understanding  :  whose 
mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit  and  bridle, 
lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

10.  Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wick- 
ed :  but  he  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy 
shall  compass  him  about. 

11.  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye 
righteous  :  and  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that 
are  upright  in  heart. 

3  psalm  cm 

God  to  be  Praised  for  His  Goodness, 

1.  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul :  and  all 
that  is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 

2.  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  for- 
get not  all  his  benefits : 

3.  "Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities; 
who  healeth  all  thy  diseases ; 

4.  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  de- 
struction ;  who  crowneth  thee  with  loving- 
kindness  and  tender  mercies ; 

5.  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good 
things ;  so  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the 
eagle's. 


riiTMi  ■■ 

0.  The    Lord   exeovtotb   rigmteoosnm 

and  judgment  for  all  that  art4  oppTOlPed. 

7.  Ha  made  known  liis  ways  onto  Moses, 

his  actfl  unto  the  children  of   Israel. 

V  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  Kraci°us» 
■low  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

9.  He  will  not  always  chide:  neither 
will  he  keep  his  anger  for  ever. 

10.  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our 
sins  ;  nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  in- 
iquities. 

1 1.  For  M  the  heaven  is  high  above  the 
earth,  so  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them 
that  fear  him. 

12.  As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
so  far  hath  he  removed  our  transgressions 
from  us. 

13.  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children, 
so  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

14.  For  he  knoweth  our  frame ;  he  re- 
membereth  that  we  are  dust. 

15.  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass: 
as  a  flower  of  the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

16.  For  the  wind  passe th  over  it,  and  it 
is  gone  ;  and  the  place  thereof  shall  know 
it  no  more. 

17.  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from 

4 


26  PSALMS. 

everlasting  to  everlasting  upon  them  that 
fear  him,  and  his  righteousness  unto  chil- 
dren's children ; 

18.  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and 
to  those  that  remember  his  commandments 
to  do  them. 

19.  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne 
in  the  heavens ;  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  j 

|  over  all. 

20.  Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that 
1  excel  in  strength,  that  do  his   command- 
ments, hearkening  unto  the  voice  of  his 
word. 

21.  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ; 
ye  ministers  of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 

22.  Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works  in  all 
places  of  his  dominion  :  bless  the  Lord,  0 
my  soul. 

4  PSALM   CXXI. 

God  is  the  Protector. 

1 .  I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 
from  whence  cometh  my  help. 

2.  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  which 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

3.  He   will   not   suffer   thy  foot  to  be 


1:    lie    tliat    keepeth    thee    will    not 

dumber. 

\.  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall 
neither  dumber  aor  deep. 

5.  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper:  the  Lord 
is  thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 

<i.  Th.'  Min  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day, 
nor  the  moon  by  night 

7.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from 
all  evil  :  he  shnll  preserve  thy  soul. 

i  be  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going 
out  and  thy  ooming  in  from  this  time  forth, 
and  even  for  evermore. 

5  PSALM  LT. 

God  looks  in  Compassion  on  the  Penitent. 

1.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  ac- 
cording to  thy  loving-kindness ;  according 
unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  my  transgressions. 

2.  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  in- 
iquity, and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

3.  For  T  acknowledge  my  transgressions: 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

4.  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  T  sinned, 
and  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight :  that  thou 


28  PSALMS. 

mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 
and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

5.  Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity  ; 
and  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 

6.  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  in- 
ward parts :  and  in  the  hidden  part  thou 
shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

7.  Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall 
be  clean :  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter 
than  snow. 

8.  Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness  ; 
that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may 
rejoice. 

9.  Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot 
out  all  mine  iniquities. 

10.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God 
and  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

11.  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence 
and  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12.  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  sal 
vation ;  and  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13.  Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy 
ways  ;  and  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto 
thee. 

14.  Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  0 
God,  thou  God  of  my  salvation  :  and  my 
tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 


. ti rmi  >ki.k<  ri-»Nb.  20 

16.  I  pen  thou  my  lips,  and  my 
mouth  Bhall  show  forth  thy  pra 

L6.  Fur  thou  desired  doJ  sacrifice;  else 
would  1  give  it :  thou  delightest  not  in 
burnt-offering. 

17.  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken 
spirit  :   •  broken   and   a   contrite   heart,  0 

Qod,    til     D    wilt    I1"T    dr 

Is.  in  thy  food  pleasure  unto 

Zioii  :  build  thou  the  walls  of  Jerui 
L9    Then  shall  thou  be  pleased  with  the 

sacrifiV  M,   with    burnt-of- 

fering and  whole  burnt-oifering:  then  .shall 
they  offer  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 

Some  General  Passages  from  God's   Word. 

This  is  a  faithful  saying  and  worthy  of 
all  acceptation  that  Christ  Jesufl  came  into 
the  world  to  save  sinners.     1   Tim.  i.  15. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  he  that 
belie veth  on  me  liath  everlasting  life. 
John  vi.  47. 

Jes  ifl  saith  unto  him,  I  am  the  way, 
the  truth,  and  the  life;  no  man  cometh 
unto  the  Father  but  by  me.     John  xiv.  6. 

Whatsoever  ye  Bhall  ask  in  my  name, 
that  will  I  do.     John  xiv.  13. 


30  SCRIPTURE   SELECTIONS. 

If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments. 
John  xiv.  14. 

Sirs,  what  must  I  do  to  be  saved  ?  and 
they  said,  Believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  and  thou  shalt  be  saved.  Acts 
xvi.  30,  31. 

Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I  will 
give  thee  a  crown  of  life.     Rev.  ii.  10. 

Call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble,  I 
will  deliver  thee  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 
Psalm  1.  15. 

If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and 
just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse 
us  from  all  unrighteousness.     1  John  i.  9. 

Wine  is  a  mocker ;  strong  drink  is  ra- 
ging, and  whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is 
not  wise.     Prov.  xx.  1. 

Whosoever  shall  confess  me  before  men, 
him  will  I  confess  before  my  Father  which 
is  in  heaven.     Matt.  x.  32. 

There  is  therefore  now  no  condemnation 
to  them  which  are  in  Christ  Jesus,  who 
walk  not  after  the  flesh,  but  after  the 
Spirit.     Rom.  viii.  1. 


TIIE    VMM    COMMANDMENTS.  B1 

THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

I.  Thou   shalt   have  DO  other  gods  he- 
me. 

II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any 

f  any  tiling 
that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  thai  is  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under 
the  earth.  Thou -half  not  how  down  thyself 
to   the  rve  them  ;    for  I  the    Lord 

1  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  in- 
iquity   ot%  the    lathers    upon    the  children 
lie  third  and  fourth  generation  of 
them  that  hate  me  ;  and  shewing  mercy 
unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  me,  and 
mmandme 

III.  Thou  -hair  not  take  the  name  of 
the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain  :  for  the  Lord 
will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his 
name  in  vain. 

IV.  Jlemember  the  Sabbath-day,  to  keep 
it  holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and 
do  all  thy  work  :  but   the  seventh 

the  Lord  thy  I J  od  :  in  it 
thou  -]  all  !.  >1  lo  ay  w  >rk,  thou,  nor  thy 
son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant, 
nor  thy  mai  t,  nor  thy  cattle,   nor 


32  THE    TEN    COMMANDMENTS. 

thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates  :  for 
in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and 
rested  the  seventh  day :  wherefore  the 
Lord  blessed  the  sabbath-day,  and  hallowed 
it. 

V.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother 
that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the  land 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

VI  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

VTL  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

YIIL  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness 
against  thy  neighbour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's 
house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's 
wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor  his  maid- 
servant, nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any 
thing  that  is  thy  neighbours. 


II YM  33 


HYMNS, 
i. 

PATRIOTIC   HYMN. 
Bl   BBOBG1    W.  HKTiirxE,  D.  D. 

f^tOiyS  blessing  be  ui>on 

^*    Our  own,  OUT  native  land! 

The  land  our  lathers  won 

By  the  strong  heart  and  hand, 
The  keen  axe  and  the  brand ; 

Winn  they  felled  the  forest's  pride, 

And  the  tyrant  toe  defied, 

The  free,  the  rich,  the  wide : 
God  for  our  native  land ! 

To  none  upon  a  throne, 

But  God,  we  bend  the  knee ; 
No  noble  name  we  own 

But  noble  liberty  : 

Ours  is  a  brother-band  ; 
For  the  spirit  of  our  sires 
Eaeli  patriot  bosom  fires, 
And  the  strong  faith  inspires : 

God  for  our  native  land ! 


34  HYMNS. 

Up  with  the  starry  sign, 

The  red  stripes  and  the  white  ! 
Where'er  its  glories  shine, 
In  peace  or  in  the  fight, 
We  own  its  high  command  ; 
For  the  flag  our  fathers  gave, 
O'er  our  children's  heads  shall  wave, 
And  their  children's  children's  grave  : 
God  for  our  native  land ! 

Who  doth  that  flag  defy 

We  challenge  as  our  foe ; 
Who  will  not  for  it  die, 

Out  from  us  he  must  go ; 

So  let  them  understand. 
Who  that  dear  flag  disclaim, 
Which  won  our  fathers'  fame, 
We  brand  with  endless  shame  : 

God  for  our  native  land ! 

America !  to  thee, 

In  one  united  vow, 
To  keep  thee  strong  and  free, 

And  glorious  as  now, 

We  pledge  each  heart  and  hand ; 
By  the  blood  our  fathers  shed ! 
By  the  ashes  of  our  dead  ! 
By  the  sacred  soil  we  tread  ! 

God  for  our  native  land ! 


in  v.  36 

II. 
THE  70101  OF   NATIONAL  JOY. 

"A  FY  oountry,  'tis  of  tl 

-*-'-■-    Bweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  L  sing  : 

Land  where  my  lathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 
Let  freedom  ring  ! 

My  native  country,  thee — 
Land  of  the  noble  free — 

Thy  name  I  love  : 
I  love  thy  rockfl  and  rills, 
Thy  woodfl  and  templed  hills; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 

Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

a's  song! 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake  ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, — 
The  sound  prolong  ! 


36  HYMNS. 

Our  fathers'  God  !  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing : 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King ! 


III. 
GOD  SAVE  THE  STATE. 

f^i  OD  bless  our  native  land  ! 
"    Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies ; 

On  him  we  wait : 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 


■nan.  37 

IV. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  SOLDIER. 

A  Mil  soldier  of  the  OTO0S, 
-^*-   A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 

And  shall  1  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

Host  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ea.se, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 

And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Musi  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  dark  world  a  friend  to  grace, 

To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign  : 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 

Supported  by  thy  word. 

Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 
Shall  conquer,  though  they  die  ; 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
With  faith's  discerning  eye. 


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When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thine  armies  shine 

In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 


Y. 
WATCH   AND  PRAY. 

Tl/TY  soul !  be  on  thy  guard  ; 
±TX  rpen  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 

Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down  ; 

Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  hast  got  the  crown. 

Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God  ! 

He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 


VI. 

LREB  TO   TIfKF, 

"REARER,  my  God,  to  thee, 
■*  ^    (fearer  to  thee  : 
Ev'n  though  it  be  i  c 
That  raiaeth  me, 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  thee. 

Though  like  the  wanderer, 
down, 

Darke  «s  I wr  me, 

My  ;;e, 

Yet  in  my  dreams,  I'll  be 
I,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  tl. 

There  let  my  way  appear 

-  onto  heaven ; 
All  that  thou  gentlest  me 

In  merey  iriven, 
Angela  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 


40  HYMNS. 

Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs, 
Bethel  I'll  raise ; 

So  by  my  woes  to  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  thee. 

Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee. 


VII. 

KOCK  OF  AGES 
1  Cor.  x.  4. 

"D  OCK  of  ages  !  cleft  for  me  ; 
"  Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee : 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure — 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 


II  Y  N*.  41 

Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  the  law's  demands  ; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling  ; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace ; 
A' ile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  heartstrings  break  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne, 
Rock  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  1 


TIE 
JUST  AS   I   AM. 

TXJST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
"    But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bid'st  me  come  to  thee, 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 


42  HYMNS. 

Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 

To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 

I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without — 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind ; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

Just  as  I  am — thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve  ; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

Just  as  I  am — thy  love  unknown 

Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 

Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 

I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

Just  as  I  am — of  that  free  love 

The  breadth,  length,  depth,  and  height  to 

prove, 
Here  for  a  season,  then  above — 
I  come,  0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


43 


IX. 
THE  BABBATH   A   DBLIGHT. 

TTTBLCOMB,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

*  ™    Thai  Baw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rqjoicii  j 

The  Bang  himself  comes  near 
And  Feasts  his  Baints  to-day ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away, 

To  everlasting  bliss. 


X. 

JOYFUL   ANTICIPATIONS    OF    HEA- 
VEN. 

"\T7TIEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

"     To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 


44  HYMNS. 

Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  hellish  darts  be  hurPd, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 
And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 

May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


XI. 

DEATH  WELCOME  IN  PROSPECT  OF 

HEAVEN. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

There,  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 


HYMNS.  46 

f  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 
Stand  dreesM  in  liying  green  ; 
the  Jews  old  I lanaao  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'.l  between. 

But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 

And  fear  to  launch  away. 

Oh  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 

And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  : 

Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood 

Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


XII. 
INVITATION   TO   WANDERERS. 

T>  ETURN,  0  wanderer— return, 
-"  And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face  ; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 


46  HYMNS. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 

His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live  ; 

Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 

'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


XIII. 
BEST  AND  REFRESHMENT  IN  CHRIST. 

I"  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

-*-  Come  unto  me  and  rest : 

Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad, 
I  found  in  him  a  resting-place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
Behold,  I  freely  give 


HYMNS.  47 

The  Hying  water  ;  thirsty  one, 
Stoop  down  ind  drink  and  live. 

I  cam.'  U)  JetOfl,  and   I   drank 

( tf  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  third  was  qaencl 

Ami  now  1  live  in  him. 

I  heard  tlie  voice  of  Jenu  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  Light, 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jeailfl,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun  ; 
And  in  this  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

'Till  travelling  days  are  done. 


XIV. 

HEAVEN  IS  MY  HOME. 

T'M  but  a  stranger  here, 
-^  Heaven  is  my  home  ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand ; 
Heaven  is  my  Father-land, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 


48  HYMNS. 

What  though  the  tempest  rage, 

Heaven  is  my  home  ; 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 
Heaven  is  my  home ; 
And  time's  wild,  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  overpast, 
I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

Therefore  I  murmur  not, 
Heaven  is  my  home ; 

Whate'er  my  earthly  lot, 
Heaven  is  my  home  ; 

And  I  shall  surely  stand 

There  at  my  Lord's  right  hand ; 

Heaven  is  my  Father-land, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 


XV. 
CHEIST  THE  REFUGE. 

TESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
^      Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
"While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high: 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 


li  vv  49 

Safe  into  the  liawn  guide  j 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

Otli<  I  oone ; 

Bangs  my  helpless  -<"il  on  thee: 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  rapport  and  oomforl 
All  my  trust  bayed, 

All  my  help  from  the"  I  bring: 

nceleas  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

Thou,  0  Christ,  art   all  I  want; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind; 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrij  3fl  ; 

Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  trutli  and  grace. 

Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 

Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 
•ly  let  me  take  of  thee  : 

Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 
[Use  to  all  •     rnity. 


60  HYMNS. 

XYI. 

IN  WAR. 

F  ORD,  may  our  souls  thy  grace  adore, 
-*-^  May  Jesus  plead  our  humble  claim ; 
While  thy  protection  we  implore, 
In  his  prevailing,  glorious  name. 

Let  past  experience  of  thy  care 
Support  our  hope,  our  trust  invite ; 

Again  attend  our  humble  prayer, 
Again  be  mercy  thy  delight. 

Our  arms  succeed,  our  councils  guide, 
Let  thy  right  hand  our  cause  maintain ; 

Till  war's  destructive  rage  subside, 
And  peace  resume  her  gentle  reign. 

Oh  let  the  gospel's  healing  ray, 

True  source  of  amity  divine, 
Spread  o'er  the  world  its  heavenly  day, 

And  all  the  nations,  Lord,  be  thine  ! 


o 


XVII. 

OUR  COUNTRY. 

H  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe ; 
With  peace  our  borders  bless, 


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Om  !'  prosperity, 

fields  with  plenl 

Unite  as  in  the  sacred  1 

(  tf  knowledge,  truth,  and  tl. 
And  K,r  OUT  hills  and  valleys  chant 
The  3     .    liberty. 

of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 
Our  country  we  commend; 

•i  her  refuge  and  her  trust, 
Her  everlasting  friend. 


XVIII. 
'ORSAKE   ME   NOT." 

TjlORSAKE  me  not,  my 
-*-    Thou  God  of  my  salvation, 
Give  me  thy  light,  to  be 
My  sure  illumination, 
joul  to  folly  turns, 

in -_r  Bhe  knows  not  what ; 
Oh,  lead  her  to  thyself — 
My  <  tod,  forsake  me  not. 

Forsake  me  not,  my  I 

Take  not  thy  Spirit  from  me ; 


52  HYMNS. 

And  suffer  not  the  might 
Of  sin  to  overcome  me. 

A  father  pitieth 

The  children  he  begot ; 

My  father,  pity  me — 
My  God,  forsake  me  not. 

"Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

Thou  God  of  life  and  power, 
Enliven,  strengthen  me 

In  every  evil  hour ; 
And  when  the  sinful  fire 

Within  my  heart  is  hot, 
Be  not  thou  far  from  me — 

My  God,  forsake  me  not. 

Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 

Uphold  me  in  my  going, 
That  evermore  I  may 

Please  thee  in  all  well-doing ; 
And  that  thy  will,  0  Lord, 

May  never  be  forgot 
In  all  my  works  and  ways — 

My  God,  forsake  me  not. 

Forsake  me  not,  my  God, 
I  would  be  thine  forever ; 

Confirm  me  mightily 

In  every  right  endeavour  : 


nw  51 

And  when  my  hour  ii  oome, 
( lleaneed  from  all  stain  and  spot 

Of  sin.  reoeive  my  soul — 
My  ( Jod,  foreake  me  not 


XIX. 
IN    SICKNESS. 

rpiIOU  art  my  hiding-place,  0  Lord  ! 
-*-    In  thee  I  put  my  trust, 
Encouraged  by  thy  holy  word, — 
A  feeble  child  of  dust. 

I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea ; 
And  'tis  enough  the  Saviour  died, 

The  Saviour  died  for  uie  ! 

'Mid  trials  heavy  to  be  borne, 
When  mortal  strength  is  vain, 

A  heart  with  grief  and  anguish  torn, 
A  body  racked  with  pain  ; — 

Ah,  what  could  give  the  sufferer  rest, 

Bid  every  murmur  flee; 
But  this,  the  witness  in  my  breast, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 


54 


And  when  thine  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay, 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands, 

Is  ebbing  fast  away ; — 

Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak, 
My  voice  shall  call  on  thee, 

And  ask  for  strength  in  death  to  speak, 
"  My  Saviour  died  for  me/' 


XX. 

A  FAITHFUL   SOLDIER  CALLED 
HOME. 

O  ERVANT  of  God,  well  done ! 
^  Hest  from  thy  loved  employ : 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy. 

The  voice  at  midnight  came ; 

He  started  up  to  hear : 
A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame ; 

He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 

At  midnight  came  the  cry, 
"  To  meet  thy  God  prepare  !" 

He  woke — and  caught  his  Captain's  eye  ; 
Then,  strong  in  faith  and  prayer, 


u 


i > I r i t  with  i  bound 
Hurst  its  encumbering  clay: — 
His  tent,  it  sunrise,  on  the  ground 
A  darkened  nun  by. 

The  peine  oi'  death  arc  past; 

Labour  and  boitou 
An«l  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 

His  son!  is  (bund  in  pea 

Boldier  of  Christ !  well  done; 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  run, 

Beat  in  thy  Saviour's  joy  ! 


XXI. 

PRATER  FOR  THE  RETURN  OF  THE 
SPIRIT. 

/^ill !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
^   A  calm  and  heavenly  frame; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

Where  is  the  blessednesB  I  knew 
When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 

Where  is  the  Bool-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 


}  HYMNS. 

What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoy' d ; 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 

The  world  can  never  fill. 

Return,  0  Holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 

And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whatever  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


XXII. 

LIFE  THE  TIME  TO  SERVE  THE 
LORD. 

I"  TFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
-*-^  The  time  to  insure  the  great  reward, 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 


RK  67 

the  hoar  thai  ( k)d  has  given, 
To  escape  from  hell  and  By  to  heaven ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
ire  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 

But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 

Their  memory  ami  their  sense  arc  gone, 

Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

Their  hatred  and  their  love  are  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

Then  what  my  thou  ign  to  do, 

My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 
In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 


58  HYMNS. 

XXIII. 

DEATH     WELCOME     TO     THE      BE- 
LIEVER. 

T  would  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
-*-    Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark 

o'er  the  way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us 

here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for 

its  cheer. 

I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within  ; 
E'en    the   rapture  of  pardon  is    mingled 

with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  peni- 
tent tears. 

I  would  not  live  alway  ;  no — welcome  the 

tomb, 
Since  Jesus  has  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom ; 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me 

arise, 
To  hail  him  in  triumph   descending  the 

skies. 


HT1 

Who,  who    WOttld    live    alway,   away   from 

1  :-  I 
Away  from  yon  I  •  iven,tl 

a  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

Aii'l  the  ooonti  I  .ally  reigns. 

Where  the  saints  of  all  ages   in  harmony 

inert. 

Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to 

"While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unces 

roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  fe 

the  BOuL 


XXIV. 
EXPOSTULATION  WITH  SINNKKS. 

DINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
^  God  your  Maker  asks  you  why; 
God  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live, 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands. 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  ha 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love  and  die  1 


60  HYMNS, 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Saviour  asks  you  why : 
He  who  did  your  soul  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live, 
Will  ye  let  Him  die  in  vain, 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  rebel  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace  and  die  ? 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  the  Spirit  asks  you  why  ; 
Many  a  time  with  you  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love ; 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why  will  ye  forever  die, 
0  ye  guilty  sinners,  why  ? 


XXV. 

MY   CHARGE. 

A    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
-^-     A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky  : — 

To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfil, — 


61 


Oh  may  it  all  my  \ 

To  d<»  my  Mister*!  will. 

Arm  me  with  jealous  i 

As  in  thy  right  to  lire  ; 
And  0,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 

A  itriet  iooount  to  give. 

Help  me  t<»  watch  and  pray, 
And  OD  thyself  rely, — 

Afisured,  it"  I  my  trust  betray, 

1  Bhall  for  ever  die. 


XXVI. 


HE    THAT    KEEPETH    IIIS    MOUTH, 
KEEPETH    HIS   LIFE. 

r*i  UAKD  well  thy  lips ;  none,  none  can 
"  know 

What  evils  from  the  tongue  may  flow ; 
What  guilt,  what  grief  may  be  incurred, 
By  one  incautious,  hasty  word. 

"  Condemn  not,  judge  not ;"  not  to  man 
Is  Lriven  his  brother's  faults  to  scan  ; 
One  task  is  thine,  and  one  alone, 
To  search  out  and  subdue  thine  own. 


62  HYMNS. 

Indulge  no  murmurings  ;  0  restrain 
Those  lips  so  ready  to  complain ; 
And  if  they  can  be  numbered,  count 
Of  one  day's  mercies  the  amount. 

Set  G-od  before  thee  ;  every  word 
Thy  lips  pronounce,  by  him  is  heard ; 
Oh  could'st  thou  realize  this  thought, 
What  care,  what  caution,  would  be  taught ! 

"  The  time  is  short ;"  this  day  may  be 

The  very  last  assigned  to  thee : 

So  speak  that  should'st  thou  ne'er  speak 

more, 
Thou  may'st  not  this  day's  words  deplore. 


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HINTS  TO  SOLDIERS. 

0LBANLlNE8fl  is  not  only  a  great  source 
of  comfort,  but  an  important  means  of 
health. 

.  and  avoid 
of  air  when  resting  after  being  over- 
heated. 

A  draught  of  r,  or  of  cold  tea, 

is  far  better  after  fatigue  than  intoxicating 
drinks. 

A  flannel  shirt  or  a  broad  band  of  flan- 
nel around  the  abdomen  is  a  good  precau- 
tion against  dia 

Ten.;  D  all  things  is  the  b< 

curity  of  health. 

Do   not  squander  your  money;  use    it 

profitably  ;  and  if  you  have  left  families  at 

to  them  a  portion  of  your  pay. 

Occupy  your  leisure  time  in  reading 
good  books,  and  especially  the  Bible. 

Endeavour  to  do  good  to  your  comrades 
and  resulve  never  to  quarrel  with  them. 

Keep  your  temper  under  provocation, 
and  return  good  for  evil. 


64  HINTS  TO  SOLDIERS. 

Never  give  your  countenance  to  profane 
language  and  obscene  talk. 

In  all  tilings  set  a  good  example  to 
others. 

Strive  always  to  be  cheerful,  and  in  order 
to  this  keep  a  good  conscience. 

Endeavour  to  choose  your  companions 
from  the  most  intelligent  and  virtuous. 

Above  all  things  remember  that  your 
soul  is  of  more  worth  than  all  the  world, 
and  seek  God's  favour  and  protection,  and 
the  friendship  of  a  gracious  Saviour,  who 
has  said,  "  Come  unto  me  all  ye  that  la- 
bour and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give 
you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon  you  and 
learn  of  me,  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in 
heart,  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your 
souls.  For  my  yoke  is  easy  and  my  bur- 
den is  light/' 

And  may  God  be  with  you. 


THE   END. 


